#2 Estherville-LC takes down Tornadoes

STORM LAKE - Storm Lake netted just six points against Estherville-Lincoln Central's stingy defense in their first meeting back in December. The Tornadoes were able to ratchet up the offense the second time around, the but second-ranked Midgets prevailed for their 17th victory in a 68-21 final.

The Midgets held leads of 12-5 after one, 32-10 at half and 46-13 after three.

Brenna Richter knocked down a pair of three on her way to a team-high six points. Emily Johnson had four points and two rebounds, Nyakem Lieth had three points, Chyann Smith three points, Megan Miller two, Kallie Croker two and three rebounds, and Mary Jo Besch one points and five rebounds.

The Tornadoes now sit at 0-13 on the season. They host Pocahontas Area tonight.

At right: Storm Lake senior Alyssa Solem tries to navigate her way through the Midgets' pair of six-footers Tuesday in the Tornadoes' 6821 loss to #2 E-LC. /Photo by Trent Johnson.